John Allsopp, Editor of The Media Today, provides sharp insights into how Trump's victory has reshaped media coverage. Ibrahim Sufyan, from the Merdeka Centre, discusses Malaysia's impending social media regulations aimed at curbing misinformation while balancing freedom of expression. Meanwhile, Wee Kok Hin sheds light on the challenges faced by independent news sources under these new laws. Together, they explore the wider implications of political events on media integrity and accountability, both in the US and across Southeast Asia.